The Knox is a converted 300-year-old former farmhouse and farm buildings in Bilton, a quiet suburb on the fringe of Harrogate, North Yorkshire (HG1). A community pub well known for its home-cooked food, it has a bar, beer garden and is family- and dog-friendly with disabled access. Live music runs in the main bar through the year, with monthly live-music nights that bring a great vibe, plus other entertainment. With a medium standing capacity of around 150, it welcomes both original artists and covers; the record lists no permanent in-house PA, so visiting acts should confirm whether they need to bring their own rig. A friendly grassroots stage on the edge of Harrogate.
Harrogate · Every Thursday · Free
The Knox Open Mic
Harrogate's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Knox · Harrogate
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
31 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 31 July 2026
The Knox Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Knox
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Harrogate
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Harrogate open mic directory
The Night
The Knox is a characterful pub set in a converted 300-year-old former farmhouse on Knox Lane, just outside Harrogate. Its open mic runs every Thursday from 7:30pm and the door's wide open — everyone's welcome, whether you're a regular gigger or trying a song out for the first time. A warm, rural-feeling spot for a relaxed midweek play; just turn up and put your name down.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Knox’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find The Knox
Harrogate
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Harrogate live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Harrogate's The Knox open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Harrogate open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Harrogate mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
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